Grants Analyst, ASG XI (Onsite)

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides pre- and post-award grant expertise to faculty members and principal investigators in planning, coordinating, and monitoring research activities. Supports departmental procedures designed to comply with regulations relating to research grants and contracts, and serves as a liaison between the Department, other departments, and the Office of Sponsored Programs regarding research activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
Four years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with grants and contracts.
Attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience with PeopleSoft FMS, InfoEd, and effort reporting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask.
Ability to communicate across organizational levels and platforms.
Ability to adapt to new software programs and changing environments.

Responsibilities

Assist principal investigators with preparing complex grant and contract proposals, including formatting proposals, preparing budgets, and using reference software.
Assist with preparing and analyzing financial reports related to grant accounts by faculty member and expense category, ensuring expenses are charged appropriately, accounts are not in deficit, employees are properly sourced, and principal investigators are informed.
Assist with monitoring, reviewing, and supervising time and effort reporting and certification.
Advise principal investigators regarding grant applications, deadlines, and projections for future research funds.
Assist principal investigators with annual progress reports and grant submissions.
Seek funding opportunities for investigators based on their areas of expertise and interest.
Provide information and guidance on the use and content of university and grantor or contractor forms.
Review completed applications and contracts for accuracy and compliance with university and funding-agency requirements.
Review proposed budget changes and recommend whether they are permissible under grant or contract terms.
Administer and maintain grant disbursements in accordance with budgetary guidelines, including personnel sourcing.
Complete and submit progress reports.
Enter data in the grants database.
Serve as liaison between the Department and sponsored projects administration.
Perform related duties as required.